Shopping: With the holiday season set to kick off, it is a good time to offer a few gift ideas for the luxury-loving men on the shopping list. Since it's always good to have a few options or backup plans, these suggestions range from wristwatches to mobile phones to personal navigational systems to custom-made bicycles to home décor and more.

Please note that there are no references to men's toiletries or neckties here. (However, a gift certificate from a bespoke clothier or a haute designer is always an excellent call.) Our mission is to influence shoppers to think creatively when buying a gift for a luxé man. There have been enough pungent after-shave products and tacky ties and sweaters given to men during the holiday season. Here is a good measuring stick to utilize. Can you see the guy ever using the gift after he receives it? If the answer is not a resounding yes, keep looking until you find the appropriate gift.

Shop responsibly this holiday season. Use the Internet often and wisely!

Zenith
Visit Zenith's Web site and reserve a Defy Xtreme or a Defy Classic wristwatch. Other collections by Zenith include Academy, Chrono Master, and Port Royal. These are timely gifts a man would cherish forever. The elegance and craftsmanship of the entire collection of wristwatches by this prominent horologist are unparalleled. Since 1865, Zenith has been raising the standards of quality watchmakers worldwide.

P9521 Mobile Phone
The P9521 Mobile Phone by Porsche Design is a mobile media center that is as stylish as it is finely crafted. It is sturdily and precisely constructed with aluminum and mineral glass. The bedazzling handheld "smart" communications device features fingerprint ID for ultimate security while offering Internet access, an MP3 player, a video player, and a camera. Porsche Design is a diverse wonderment of creativity with various product designs in many industries- including a partnership with Fearless Yachts.

Porsche Design Group
Navigon and Porsche Design Group joined forces to produce the P9611. It is for the man who opts to be navigationally correct instead of clueless and lost in transit. Men love using it to quietly confirm that they are "never" lost or lacking in their sense of direction!

Navigon is a producer of technologically advanced personal navigational systems that keep all users moving in the right direction.

B&W Zeppelin iPod Speakers
An iPod rocks with B&W Zeppelin iPod Speakers! It delivers extraordinary sound, and the entire docking station is easy to transport too. This complementing accessory enhances and enriches an iPod's usefulness tenfold. Carry an entire stereo system to another pad in a tote bag. Bowers & Wilkins is a highly regarded organization in speaker circles. B&W adds color to sound!

The Orgy Sofa and Ottoman
What man's home is complete without the Orgy Sofa and Ottoman? The titillating upholstery with the revolting product name is made of polyurethane foam, which is seductively concealed by a colorful and tautly fitted fabric. Get past the horrendous name and it is actually quite a nice piece of furniture. The base price of the sofa-ottoman combination is $14,000. That is why it piqued our interest. We found this item and many other nice selections at the online Karim Rashid Shop.

Lenovo ThinkPad Reserved Edition
At first glance, the leather-encased Lenovo ThinkPad appears to be a well-made leather travel case. The sturdy and attractive leather exterior protects a powerful 2-GB ThinkPad with a 12-inch flat screen. Each unit is individually is numbered to authenticate its origin. The extremely durable casing protects the computer and scores well aesthetically too.

Chef Knives to Go
Whether it is literally or existentially, here is a cutting gift for the sharp man seeking to cut or carve his own way with style and panache. A Shun Classic 3-piece Set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, a 6-inch utility knife, and a 3.5-inch paring knife. Many other pro-quality knife sets are available from Chef Knives to Go.

The Schlick Shark
The Shark is a custom-made bicycle built for one. Safety and comfort are primary engineering objectives behind all Sharks. Schlick Cycles offers a one-year hassle-free warranty. If a buyer wants to return a Shark for any reason whatsoever, Schlick Cycles will refund the purchase price 100 percent. The price range, according to the manufacturer's Web site, is $1,849 to $2,589.

Stay tuned for more!

Written by the staff writers of JustLuxé

The Schlick Shark
B&W Zeppelin iPod Speakers
Chef Knives to Go
Zenith: Defy Xtreme
P9521 Mobile Phone
Lenovo ThinkPad Reserved Edition
The Orgy Sofa and Ottoman
Porsche Design Group
B&W Zeppelin iPod Speakers